What do you get when you cross a cult classic with the language of Shakespeare? You get The Tragedy of Johnny and Lisa, a new verse play and a parody of the film The Room. This original work by Kevin Johnson is currently making the rounds at various festivals and events in the form of a staged reading, and was mounted most recently by Geekspeare Theatre Company as a Saturday night closer at Otherworld Theatre’s sweeping Genre-Thon 2019.
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Super Richard World III – Review
Going into Super Richard World III, I avoided spoilers other than the obvious – its Richard III mashed up with the characters and worlds of Nintendo. I had an idea of what I was getting into based on the name, “Stupid Shakespeare Company” and the marketing for the show declaring it to be a stupid show. Surprisingly, they were wrong. It was shockingly smart and well executed
The Tragedy of Tom Riddle - Review
Odd's Bodkin's Shakespearean play, "The Tragedy of Tom Riddle," asks the eternal question “is better to love or dominate all?” The play tells the Harry Potter story from Lord Voldemort's perspective with Shakespearean prose and rhyme. Tom Riddle is convinced that love is a…
The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia - Review
William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is one of The Bard's most well known and performed works. New Millenium Theatre Company's "The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia" is the result when the plot of "Hamlet" combines with the universe of He-Man that surprisingly creates a compelling piece of entertainment.